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CAD is the largest festival venue in Chiang Mai. We have been an authorized agent selling official tickets since 2019.
The Yi Peng Festival, also known as the Yee Peng Festival or Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival, is a traditional Lanna festival celebrated in northern Thailand, particularly in the city of Chiang Mai.
This year, the festival will take place on November 5th and 6th. Over 17,000 participants are immersed in this memorable spectacle.
Early Bird Special Offer for Standard Ticket available before 31 Jul.
Release a Lantern: Release your sky lantern. You can write your wishes, dreams, or prayers on the lantern before lighting it.
Enjoy Traditional Dances and Performances: Watch traditional Thai dance and music shows, enriching your cultural experience during the festival.
Taste Local Food: Try traditional Lanna Thai dishes like Som Tam (spicy green papaya salad), Khao Soi (a northern Thai curry-noodle dish), and Satay (grilled skewered meat served with peanut sauce).
Enjoy Fireworks: The fireworks will be displayed after the mass release of sky lanterns at the end of the ceremony.
1. Pick-up: Make your way to the meeting point at PAYAP UNIVERSITY PIH Student Dormitory, Tambon Nong Pa Khrang, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand. Present your e-ticket to hop on the shuttle to the venue. Shuttles operate every 10 minutes from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with the last shuttle departing at 3:00 pm.
Please arrive at the pick-up point at least 10 minutes before departure time. The ride takes around 50 minutes.
2. Location of CAD venue: The CAD Cultural Center Lanna, 35 Tambon Ban Sa Ha Khon, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand.
3. Dining: Delight in an authentic Thai Lanna buffet dinner. Vegetarian options are available for vegetarian guests.
| Seat Types | Premium Ticket | VIP Ticket | Standard Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickets | US$227 | US$208 | US$167 |
| Row of seats | Row 1-8 | Row 9-16 | Row 17-26 |
| Transfers | A/C bus, transport priority | A/C bus transport | Red cab |
| Lantern | 2 lanterns+1 krathong | 2 lanterns+1 krathong | 2 lanterns+1 krathong |
| Activities | A variety of exciting activities and a moment of prayer and meditation | A variety of exciting activities and a moment of prayer and meditation | A variety of exciting activities and a moment of prayer and meditation |
| Food | 100+ dishes, dine at Premium Food Zone | 70+ dishes, dine at VIP Food Zone | 50+ dishes, dine at Standard Food Zone |
We will send you a link to the official e-ticket via email once your booking has been confirmed.
The link will contain your name, the type of seat you have booked, the date, a QR Code, the address where the buses will gather, the address of the Sky Lantern Festival venue, and the event timings, as well as other important information.
Please download the ticket to your mobile phone in case you are unable to open it due to a poor signal at the venue.
We provide transportation from the meeting point to the venue.
Meeting Point: Paradornparp International House (PIH) Payap University, Tambon Nong Pa Khrang, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai 50130, Thailand. For the exact address of the meeting point, you can find the link to Google Maps in the e-ticket, so that you won't navigate to the wrong place!
Meeting Time: The bus will depart between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM and will be sent out in approximately 5 minutes. To avoid missing the bus, it is recommended that you arrive at the meeting point in advance to have your ticket checked and wait for the bus!
Boarding the Bus: There will be a staff tent and CAD Festival of Lights posters at the meeting point. Find the staff and present your e-ticket to them for verification. Once your ticket has been verified, the staff will give you a sticker. Then, line up and board the bus arranged by the organizer to go straight to the festival venue.
When you arrive at the venue, scan your e-ticket to redeem a hanging badge. Then, collect your gift bag and go through a security check before entering the venue.
Return: MAYA Shopping Mall or Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Go to the parking lot after the ceremony and take a vehicle back to Chiang Mai city with the same type of bus as on the way in.
Both nights offer the same experiences, including mass lantern launches, monk blessings, and traditional rituals. Whether you attend on the 5th or the 6th, you will participate in the same symbolic lantern releases and Loy Krathong ceremonies.
If your schedule allows, we highly recommend attending the event on 5 November—you’ll be among the first to experience the ceremony and share exclusive content on social media.
We will email you the URL of the e-ticket within 24 hours of receiving your payment. If you have not received it, please check your junk folder and move our email to your inbox.
Fill in the passenger's name, passport number, and nationality, and upload the information online. On the tour date, show the e-ticket on your phone at the registration booth at the meeting point. Staff will provide you with a souvenir and a seat badge and assist with transfers.
Yi Peng: Originates from the Lanna Kingdom (northern Thailand), linked to Buddhist traditions of releasing lanterns to symbolize letting go of sins and bad luck.
Loy Krathong: Dates back to ancient Thai traditions, possibly influenced by Hindu rituals. The name “Loy Krathong” means “to float a krathong” (a small raft made of banana leaves).
We will send the e-tickets via email within 24 hours of purchase being confirmed. We suggest downloading it to your mobile phone or printing it out for easy identification.
When you arrive at the event, you will need to present your e-ticket on your mobile device at the main entrance to register and receive a lanyard and souvenir.
Although the Yi Peng Festival doesn’t have a strict formal dress code, there are cultural norms and practical tips that can enhance your experience and show respect. Here’s a suggestion of what to wear and what to consider.
| Do’s | Don’ts |
|---|---|
| Wear modest, comfortable clothing | Don't wear revealing or offensive attire |
| Consider traditional Lanna clothes for cultural immersion | Wear high heels or formal shoes |
| Layer up for temperature changes | Avoid wearing loose clothing near flames |
The CAD venue offers three ticket types: Standard, VIP, and Premium. Each ticket includes dinner and specifies a different food zone. Standard tickets. For example, provide meals at the 'standard food zone', while VIP and Premium tickets offer dining in the 'VIP food zone' and 'premium food zone'. This clearly shows that access to the food zones depends on the type of ticket you hold.
Yes, you can find designated Charging Areas to recharge your phone at the CAD festival venue.
The festival set up special charging zones with multiple charging points. These areas are usually equipped with rows of power sockets and USB ports and might be located in places like the guest registration area, an eating area, or other high-traffic locations.
Even though the ritual is very meaningful, it’s important to put fire safety and protecting the environment first. Many festivals now use eco-friendly lanterns and have people there to watch over the launches to keep risks low.
If you’re not sure what to do, watch the video instructions on your ticket voucher before the show. They provide clear guidance to help you stay safe and enjoy yourself.
Note: The lantern’s wick is made of tissue soaked in wax. We are buying sky lanterns that have fallen around the event area to dispose of them properly.
The pick-up time is between 1 pm and 3 pm. The last bus will depart for the venue at 4 pm to pick up customers who are late. If you cannot arrive before 4 pm, please take a taxi directly to the venue. If you miss the group transfer, the operator may allow you to join late if the event is still ongoing. However, activities such as lantern preparation or cultural performances may be delayed or missed.
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